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Wellspring Programs and                               Becoming

 Services, available for                               A Member

 patients, caregivers and
 loved ones, at no charge.                             is Easy



                                                       Drop by a Wellspring centre or visit our website
 Many of Wellspring’s programs are provided on         at wellspring.ca, select a centre location near you
 a drop-in basis, meaning there is no ongoing          and complete a simple membership form. After,
 commitment, which can be helpful if you are           you will be gently guided through the process
 not feeling well, in treatment or are coping with     of identifying programs and resources that best
 symptoms that make commitment difficult. Other        meet your particular needs, interest and time.
 programs require registration or an appointment,
 and some include a bit of home practice.              Wellspring will help you and your loved ones
                                                       select programs and activities that will help
                                                       now, and for every step ahead. Whether you
                                                       are not feeling well and dealing with difficult
 Emotional Programs  Informational Programs  Social Programs  symptoms, you are looking for help in restoring
                                                       your physical and emotional health and wellness
 These easily accessible programs, commonly   These programs provide members with current   Social programs help members, their loved ones   through a cancer recovery, or you are seeking
 attended by new members, provide a safe and   information about cancer, teach some of the   and caregivers with a community of support and   help in making the transition back into work
 confidential place to share personal feelings and   fundamentals of good nutritional practices, and   networking opportunities through social activities.  and the community, Wellspring is here to hel
 concerns with others in similar situations. Each   provide members with access to experts on a   every stage of the cancer journey.
 program utilizes various strategies to help people   wide range of cancer-related topics.
 manage their emotional well-being.                    Wellspring receives no government or hospital
                                                       funding. The generosity of donors, of grateful
                                                       members, sponsors and partners, enables all
     “I am so grateful to have a place
 Practical Programs  Physical/Functional Programs  to go for additional support   Wellspring programs to be provided at no charge.


 Living with cancer brings many practical,    Health restoring programs have a focus on   outside of my medical team.   At Wellspring, we help thousands of people each
                                                       year overcome the many challenges faced by
 real-life challenges, such as financial and childcare   rehabilitation, with the goal of helping members   The programs at Wellspring
 struggles, or returning to work following an   recover from the various physical, cognitive   cancer. We look forward to seeing you soon.
 extended leave of absence. Wellspring’s practical   (thinking) or lifestyle impacts of cancer.   have been helping me feel
 programs provide members with help overcoming   better and become a better
 challenges in the context of day-to-day issues.
         version of my new reality.”



                   Call your local Wellspring centre or visit us online
 Call your local Wellspring centre or visit us online at wellspring.ca for more information.
                          at wellspring.ca for more information.
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